While passing medications in a long-term care facility, the nurse recognizes that a medication affecting the autonomic nervous system may cause which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

A. Changes in pupil size
B. Spastic twitching in the legs
C. Fine tremors in the hands
D. Altered heart rate
E. Flushing of the skin
F. Dryness of oral mucous membranes


A, D, E, F

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